No More Photography Trips - Another Lockdown

[@marcomicheli4509]

Because of the fact photography is your job I’m quite sure you can go out and shoot, unless the police can proof you can do your job from home and in that case to take a photo of the Lake District from your home that means you need a really long lens

[@chinyong8166]

non essential businesses can carry on?

[@IslandAdventures]

good cause for an R5 and that 800mm lens :D

[@SteveP_2426]

It's basically the same situation for photography as for anglers. The specific guidance was it was OK to go fishing alone just not within angling group. Therefore any of us can go out for photography but not as part of a camera club event. I met a photographer today who reckoned the Police had told him he could run workshops still but I would have thought that was not within the Lockdown rules.

[@simonmason7760]

@@SteveP_2426 you can meet with one other person outside, just socially distance and all is 👍

[@Jazztpt]

You can travel to any public place outdoors, I intend to continue my landscape photography, on my own as usual.

[@elwick_photo]

Time to go mad and start taking macro shots again, crazy Tom in a onesie amused me no end 😂

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

"Just the wife"? Man, are you in trouble, despite the attempt at damage limitation later on. On a photography note, I do prefer the vlogs from soggy old England to your more exotic locations.

[@alexgimagery]

@@esgee3829 true, but the initial reaction was cringe-worthy, haha

[@JeffWeymier]

I can’t afford big photography trips very often. 99% of my images are taken around my state of Wisconsin. There are tons of cool things to photograph locally here and I love traveling the state and learning about all of the cool places.

[@EdKrisiak]

I have to agree. There are so many cool places to shoot locally.

[@fernandoalves3673]

Your videos and increadible photos are gouts of peace in this crazy 2020 and lockdowns worldwide... hugs from this brazilian who loves your work.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

That's a very nice comment. Thanks, Fernando.

[@robertgrenader858]

It is awesomely funny, the Landscape Photographer unable to get composition on the Hasselblad X1D has a perfectly usable Fuji XT-4 on another tripod.

[@barryryder_photography]

Was wondering this myself

[@uncleants]

Not to mention that the Hass has more pixels you can throw away in a crop than some of us have in our entire frame.

[@dillank3240]

Yes, but he has a Hasselblad to shoot! He could have cropped, but if it's early in the day moving on works too.

[@andreasstein421]

Had the same thought 😅

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I really enjoy the local landscape photography, although you do have some incredible medieval castles nearby I would love to photograph! :D

[@richardpriebe4183]

Love the second image. It was very reminiscent of pointillism in fine art. Always enjoy your outings and stories.

[@markjwilcox]

We’re lucky here in Wales as we’ve nearly finished our lockdown period. I’m so looking forward to being able to travel out of the county I live in to get to the Brecon Beacons National Park to restart my hobby of landscape photography. Let’s hope we eradicate this darn virus soon. Stay safe everyone.

[@ChrisPattonPhotography]

Nice relaxing watch Tom, its good to see you shooting local again and seeing what you come up with. Liked the images 👍

[@broken12367]

The grand vistas are lovely but I must admit I much prefer your local videos. As a disabled photographer these areas are much more accessible to me. They give me much more inspiration.

[@astralbody]

Enjoyed the moment with the wife on the phone. Moments in the life type of thing... :) Nice save also on the mood lifting. :D Atmosphere is king, or queen!

[@canuckdon]

"Of course, hearing from my wife always lifts my mood." Good save, Thomas.

[@bigbikes750]

Good luck with the lock down Thomas and stay safe. I am from Australia and we have just come out of a very hard 6 week full lock down. We have finally now had 0 new cases for 12 days, and 0 deaths for the same amount of time, but at least now we are able to get out and about. Cheers buddy

[@StuMcKenzie]

Thanks for sharing Thomas, great film as always, lets hope lockdown present plenty of local opportunities. I was out a couple of days ago, one couple walked past giving me a lockdown judging look, shaking their heads, another marched up asking what I was taking photos of, have to love em.

[@Kahlan52]

We are confined in France since one week now. We can go out for an hour in 1km radius. I´m surround by field and the nearest forest is at 1km. Missinf all automnal colors. I can understand how you can feel. Courage, this won´t last Forever ! By the way, lovely photos you have done there, as always.

[@SomeonewithaSony]

“Let’s not dismiss that” lol ...looks behind him to see if she’s around...

[@go-explore]

Hahahaah 😂

[@00Skyfox]

Tell Mrs. Heaton that we all say thanks for letting Thomas come out and play!

[@kevjhutch]

i have found my self in isolation and have caught up with your videos. thanks i have gone back to a lot of images i have taken and chopped lots and seen landscape photography in a different light ... cheers keep on doing what you do

[@jimwlouavl]

Stay safe and healthy. Loved the yellow birch.

[@kawiemer]

Lots of things wrong with a lockdown, but perhaps one good thing is fewer crowds to avoid and perhaps less intrusions of bystanders while you are trying to blog. Just keep shooting Thomas!

[@shanefiddle]

LOVE THE LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY! :-) Thanks Thomas. I find this sort of video super useful, since it is the kind of photography I actually get to do most of the time in between other activity. You end up addressing a lot of the questions I have when I'm out with my camera, mid-day, in the woods, at the beach, whatever. Super useful, and thanks! Looking forward to some mist/fog photography, you always do amazing stuff with it in your local areas. Plus... climate change. I fully support finding the beauty in the world around us where we live, so future generations have a chance to do the same. And I know it is boring and every-day for you where you live, but for many of us watching you, your home area is a foreign land!

[@colinfreear4749]

Well done Tom , love it when you get back to what I first followed your adventures for. Keep it local and safe.

[@gazdyer2732]

Enjoyable video , nice to see a return of your end music !!!.

[@nimbus5379]

Relatively local can be great. I love the Cheviots - try Breamish Valley and Coquetdale if you are in the area. Good scenery up to Alwinton Village and 12 mile single track road beyond Alwinton in the hills . Very quiet and lots of great photo to be had.

[@SMH169]

“Just the wife” bought me your book last week for my birthday, I’m very impressed.

[@davemacdonald3804]

Thomas, never say "It's just the wife". After 35 years of marriage, I've at least learned this. 😁

[@richardhale9664]

If your bored, give sill life a go. Some interesting artefacts, fruit,veg flowers. Velvet backgrounds and a couple of off camera flashes with home made light mods. Great fun and stunning results possible. For ideas and inspiration just look at some old master paintings.

[@simonmaney3438]

Road trips, adventures, missions, and photography. I can't seem to do one without the other, and in between times my camera just sits in its bag (while I plan my next trip!) Oh, and keep a small umbrella in your kit. [I have an arca swiss clamp attached to the handle so I can clamp it onto the L bracket. Watch the wind!]

[@glennstephenson184]

Good luck mate- hope you guys pull through ok. Going on experience, the city of Melbourne Australia took 12 weeks to go from 700+ cases to 0 cases, 0 deaths for the seventh day running. A lockdown, continuing restrictions and compulsory masks is how it was done.

[@derrenleepoole]

The lockdown will force your hand into seeing what's available around you. As a gig photographer, the Covid situation has hit me hard, more emotionally if I'm honest. But, I've tried to to use my time wisely and focus on other aspects of photography I may not try while the opportunity arises. We're lucky in England in that we have a wealth of beautiful countryside right on our doorsteps, if we only care to go and look. Keep up the good work.

[@andrew9654]

I just wanted to share that I’ve been subscribed to you since you had 9k subs and I’ve loved seeing your journey and approach to photography. It’s been a pleasure to see you grow and inspiring for me and my own photography 👌

[@andrewherbert9938]

Really enjoyed that one Thomas , for most of us shooting local is the norm so it’s nice to see you having the same Trials and tribulations , just had a few days in Cornwall pre lockdown and sometimes I just could not find any subjects But if you stick at it eventually something presents itself usually in the most unexpected way

[@brucewdelorme]

Right there with you Thomas, we are in a hard lockdown here in Germany. Getting alot of hiking in and enjoying what good weather chances by. Stay positive buddy, WE WILL GET THERE!

[@1young-geezer]

Really liked the small yellow leaves shot - yes very painterly

[@ChrisJones-id7qq]

Thanks for the positivity Tom- and also clarification of "exercise and recreation outdoors" So, although travel is banned (our week in Cornwall has been cancelled) I guess "local" walks with the dog and camera are ok........ thankfully! What about a 5 mile radius landscape photography competition?

[@davidkissman9179]

I have been watching you now for about 3 weeks. Until now the thought of going to the local woods to find scene to photograph would never have entered my mind. But I have spent several days recently doing just that. I have found it to be challenging but enjoyable. Images not up to your standard but I’m getting a real buzz from getting something from close to home. You have given me the motivation to get out into the countryside and it will be a blessing as we enter this period of lockdown. Thoroughly enjoying you postings. Keep them coming.

[@CAYENNEOREZ]

I much prefer these videos to the 'epic' location ones. They are much more inspiring. Cheers, from Canada.

[@SteveP_2426]

That wipe technique reminded me of Gavin's technique to deter mossies from around his lens lol.

[@JonStallings]

Good luck with the lockdown. Looking forward to your local shoots

[@blivieriphoto]

Looking forward to more cold boggy England! I do love a vlogger who takes advantage and showcases their local area. Like you said, there's always something to shoot, just need to look around a bit. Good luck with your lockdown.

[@tallaganda83]

That is such a nice tripod. On another note I agree about shooting locally, I find it makes me more creative, my photography has changed to be more minimalistic and graphic anyway and even when I go to new places I end up taking photos of obscure things anyway. How many shots of the grand canyon or Iceland and one look at before being bored anyway.

[@carlreid4161]

Great colours Tommo!

[@sunnykdddnkh]

Man Tom.. Your video light my mood up! Good to see the fstop bag .. Y’all suggest stuff and never use it again 😐 .. Great to here you appreciate some of us cannot go on photography trip all the time .. Good video .. soothing shots .. As always

[@markhumephotography]

Ok here is a local challenge for you, come up with your interpretations of classic local landmarks which you can cycle to such as: Tynemouth Pier / Priory Collins wood Monument Cullercoats harbour Spanish City St Marys Lighthouse Charlie’s Garden, Seaton Sluice Seaton Sluice harbour Groynes on Blyth Beach Blyth harbour / piers Blyth Beach Huts Plessey Woods Jesmond Dene Newcastle Quayside Or venture sSouth of the Tyne South Shields Souter Lighthouse Roker Pier Chemical Beach, Seaham That lot should keep you busy 😀

[@ThyWorshipMetal]

Time to add some of these to my Google earth location map >

[@ilovethismightyfineplace]

I have the same feeling as you. I haven’t had any travel this year, so I decided to take pictures locally and found that I really enjoy it. I still love traveling, but now I have a new found love for my local area as well.

[@FelixJorgenfelt]

Making the most out of local areas has been my specialty, then again I do live in a rather beautiful area. But no matter how beautiful it is, it's not the same as going on a proper adventure into the unexplored (for me), having to face and do the best of the conditions you're actually getting and so on.

[@markquiram9012]

I wish you well in your extended lockdown. I appreciate the simple honesty in your videos. Take care.

[@fafnorcal]

There is a reason so much of Ansel's best work was shot at Yosemite: he lived there for a number of years, knew the place like the back of his hand, and was able to keep going back until the light was right. Plenty of great photo opportunity in northern England, Wales, Scotland. Look forward to seeing different venues.

[@keithmagee4450]

Thanks for a really useful video. it's really helped me with visualizing shots in woodland, which I ca struggle with. I enjoy your UK videos as much, if not more than the exotic locations.

[@VTPyzon]

Excellent storytelling. Well done

[@bobsykes]

Cold, foggy England is an exotic location to this Californian, so no problem at all. Cheers!

[@randyfriesen6617]

Wow, we are having many of the same problems in Missouri, USA. Being forced to explore the local environment might make us better photographers when we get a chance to photograph the wider world.

[@MattTalksPhotography]

As a photographer that has mostly been in lockdown since March this year, thoughts are with you! Losing the entire autumn season of shooting was devastating, but saving lives is the priority. There was a point in time that I couldn't even visit the beach literally infront of my house without risking a $1200 fine! Still - one of the lucky ones :)

[@alexgimagery]

The phone call mid-shot was epic! Great improvisation with changing weather and light.

[@nevillewatkins4997]

I think it's great that you are rediscovering your local area. Sort of keeps you grounded. Be interesting to see how it's reflected in your calendar for next year.

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Great shoot! I mostly shoot local aa well, but I do get to do some day trips up north for some Autumnal color. Our local foliage seems to be falling off before changing... Stay Safe Sir!

[@inigotaylor9401]

I live on a in island just 39 km long, I have had to learn turn the limitation of size to my advantage, and as you say it sharpens all your photographic senses, good luck during lockdown Thomas, hope your productive.

[@levisimpson516]

Cold and foggy England, sounds good to me. Sometimes things like this can work to your advantage as a creative person. Restraints can force you to look in new places or techniques that you might not have done before hand. Looking forward to more from you man, be well.

[@JeffandLeslie]

"just the wife". love it. You're a brave man.

[@jamesurzykowski4918]

It’s amazing what a little light does to a photograph. That last shot of the birch tree would not have been as good without the sun light making it pop. Stay safe.

[@MrThunderMonky]

Never discount that where any one person lives there will always be a lot of people outside that location that find it exotic. I dont think most people live in England so what Tom is shooting looks pretty wild to a good chunk of the population. Same with my Arizona landscapes, and someone's Iowa Barn and rolling hills photography. Everywhere can be exciting!

[@noxiouschilli9632]

Not gonna lie I needed to hear this today, thank you! My whole area is giving me cabin fever 😅

[@roycarr1975]

I'm a great believer in shooting close to home and strongly advocate it. I often think of landscape photography as being like building a relationship.The more you get to know a place the more you get to know its intimate secrets; the changes in mood which come with the changes in time of day, weather or season and how the light interacts according to these things. I also think it encourage you to be more creative. If you travel to the iconic places, the temptation is to recreate the compositions which have been done countless times before. If you want to make your local shot 'pop' you really have to go hunting for those compositions, so helping you to develop your 'eye' for a good composition/image. Plus, in staying local, we're also been much kinder to the planet and in these strange times, when we are compelled to stay home, it provides light relief, or a place of sanctuary.

[@Shutternutteruk]

Thanks Tom; just another day out with Tom Heaton...but those local shoots you document often make for your best videos. It’s so much easier to relate to them. That Hasselblad looks intriguing... 🙂

[@steveschnetzler5471]

How did we live before weather sealing? Good occasion to play with taking the same photo over the period of many months, A local place that is. Maybe put a stake in the ground, and carry a printout in your camera bag to get the same framing each time. Then you could play with blending/editing/mixing them together. I always wanted to do this, but never had the patience/organization/time.

[@CarolyneMacMillan]

Like the Pep Ventosa technique? That would definitely be something different for Thomas to try. Having a project really makes a difference when you're working under tight constraints. It just gives your imagination/ ideas a kickstart, where as wandering aimlessly can lead to lots of frustration.

[@d.robert998]

Never forget your lens hood, lad, and do put it on the right way!

[@toejamr1]

If you’re not worried about glare, the way he has the hood on is fine. Hoods often obstruct filters and their manipulation.

[@d.robert998]

@@toejamr1 Hoods also protect the front lens element, and even without obvious risks of glare, there is often the stray light that ruins the photo, or makes you work pointless hours in Photoshop. Hoods designed by manufacturer never "obstruct" filters, unless maybe you stack 4 of those, but who would want to do that on a regular (and even not occasional!) basis? The only filter "manipulation" that hoods prevent is circular polarize manipulation, and obviously Thomas was not using one. When you use one, you should set it, then put the hood back one before you take the shot.

[@messylaura]

it will be good little series if you doing them over the lock down, it puts you in the same sort of senario most of us have, just a local area shoot, personally i love going to my local cemetery to shoot the wildlife there but last time that went into a locked down area so i couldn't go there any more. you could also try miniature landscapes using a much smaller scale even macro landscapes

[@grahambarnett6107]

Ha ha it made me laugh when you said not to dismiss having your mood lifted by a call from your wife and looking precariously over you shoulder and behind you as you said it lol

[@ageprevention]

Thanks Thomas. Maybe you should learn about PRC testing results while your locked down. Its an eye opener. :)

[@robertgilbert484]

Sorry to hear about your lockdown . We are just getting out of one of the longest lockdowns in the world here in Melbourne. We were restricted to 5km radius for months now at 25km hopefully removed soon. I bought a 400mm lens and have been doing bird photography for months because I couldn't do anything else, too scared to carry a tripod for landscape. Stay safe.

[@laurelb8372]

Has been a long lockdown here in Melbourne, at least 25km gets me to the hills. Missing beach sunsets.

[@robertgilbert484]

@@laurelb8372 We are in Altona so at least have the beach but can't go to Mt Macedon or the Dandenongs. I mean, who wants to go to Tarneit?

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Local trips are just as fun as more exotic destinations. Esp. when you know the area incredibly well!

[@llewdis]

Man that daughter tree as the second subject is beautiful and takes me back to my time in Oregon.

[@graemedarling2852]

Nothing wrong with local everyone has something they can photograph close by. Use this time to challenge yourself and get creative 😎

[@robertsouzza5529]

Image quality is supreme!👏👏👏

[@DubYahJohn]

Another great vid, thanks. During the last lockdown I loved your studio based vlogs. Would you consider doing one about negative space? Cheers.

[@garryjohns351]

Well then, how about sharing some post processing tips!

[@drewgarrison185]

Loved this video as always Tom! Really lovely peaceful location. I loved that lone orange tree, I really hope you are able to head back and capture that shot!

[@markattardo]

Tom, your local is exotic to me. I might not be the only viewer. Gotta run, the tiny patch of trees out back is calling my name after watching.

[@markmedcalf2384]

Good you redeemed yourself with the second reference to “the wife” 😂

[@j.cordero6965]

Limitations often give us some of the best art!

[@tracyedwards3354]

Just the wife!! Brave man 😉

[@tracyedwards3354]

Good recovery 🤣

[@denisesavage2382]

The husband seems to ring right at the time when both hands and concentration would be ideal . . . . . and I miss enjoying the moment to its fullest. Go well in the second lockdown for you all in the UK.

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

Yep day trips it is, and I've got a few planned. Hurrah!

[@carltanner9065]

Sometimes, those short, sharp local trips can bring you little gems you might not have even considered, normally. With trees, you wan to check out everything about them. You may find taking pics of the roots interesting, especially if they're gnarly looking. You get all sorts of shapes and textures. Or, doing some macro shots in the forest. Chase the wildlife. Just so long as the wildlife doesn't take exception to you being there, like these two plovers (birds) just down the road from my house, in the park!!!! They're a nuisance!!!

[@robstammers7149]

Landscape photography is your profession, your work, you should be OK going out and about, the rest of us, well, we'll just have to stay home or go to our regular jobs. Stay home and watch your excellent vlogs, sounds good to me... Cheers Tom.

[@zenphotojourney]

Wish you could send some of that rain here! I live near Zion National Park in Utah and we haven't had much rain all summer and fall. This weekend may bring some hopefully.

[@terrymcdermott5276]

You can go out for exercise. I walk in the wood taking pictures. job done.

[@agapyearish9982]

I’m in Canada. You ARE in an exotic location from my viewpoint.

[@Auhana50]

“It’s just the Wife”after 27 years of marriage cringed when you said that. I’m thankful my wife allows me to go out and shoot landscapes however it’s important to take a break and just spend time together. Love your vlogs

[@jamesgu1316]

I suggest adapter your canon lens to Hasselblad X1DII, with 6:7 to 1:1 crop, it worked so well.

[@martinbirks8549]

As a professional photographer it seems you can still travel and as far as I know there's no current guidance on distance you can go as a hobbyist. If you do stay local you definitely have a good area for that

[@gavinsewell7683]

Loving the local shoots as I’m about 15 miles north of you, you’re definitely giving me inspiration 😁

[@antonioaleophotography]

I too am in an area of Italy (Calabria) where the lockdown has been triggered again. But here it is not possible to leave the house, not even in the same municipality, so theoretically I would have to hang the camera on a nail. But luckily I am a professional photographer and I can continue to travel around my region, even if I have been dedicating myself to landscape photography '' of my territory '' for years.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Loving that shot at 11:37 Thomas, nice work man!

[@mixeddrinks8100]

I am just impressed with the reception distance.

[@MrLucsbaron]

Because of my job, getting outdoors with/without my camera really clears my head. Best thing is it’s usually quiet, since Covid, those spaces aren’t quiet anymore 🤦🏼‍♂️. Also I’m looking forward to these local location videos 👍🏼

[@dannynash5713]

Very entertaining Thomas! Sorry for the lockdown but also agree that a video showing how you edit would be nice. Maybe you have previously but looks like a couple of us may have missed it if you did. Enjoyed the brief interrupt from the Mrs. I agree always room for hearing from them. ✊

[@topplacesingreece]

I feel you man! National lockdown is planned for the upcoming weekend here in Greece so same situation, same sh@t. I just wanted to let you know that you are such an inspiration not only for me but many people around the world. Until next trip...stay safe!

[@DarylMT]

Its your job. Your social distancing, its exercise. So yes you can go out and take photos.

[@ryakkan]

Stay safe Tom. Hope the day trips out are good ones!